PedsAtHeart

PedsAtHeart LPN

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  1. LVN's and/or RN's who were once LVN's. HELP!

    PedsAtHeart replied to Sophiamez's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree with everything missdeevah said... My LPN program at Vo-tech was around 2000 for everything! I see other vo-techs that charge around 10,000 and I think thats ridiculous!! The LPN route...

  2. TB Skin Test

    PedsAtHeart replied to Dani9's topic in General Nursing

    And yes, you should still be able to start school. A lot of people in the medical field have positive PPD's. Really no big deal. PPD's are actually an outdated test. All a positive means is that...

  3. TB Skin Test

    PedsAtHeart replied to Dani9's topic in General Nursing

    If it was only red then it was not positive. Did you actually have induration, or just redness?? And you do not have to take the meds if you do not want to. They are offered, but are not required to...

  4. What are some crazy things you've seen since being a nurse?

    PedsAtHeart replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I use these gloves that smell like grapes. Dont remember the actual brand name but they are the BEST thing ever!!! Not because they smell good, but It feels like I am not wearing gloves, I can feel...

  5. New Grad RN taking a Tech Position?

    PedsAtHeart replied to NurseAVP's topic in General Nursing

    But if you are working in a place, say LTC, where you have (usually) an LPN or RN as charge nurse and aides to work the floor, if you are short staffed the nurse gets pulled to the floor to work as an...

  6. New Grad RN taking a Tech Position?

    PedsAtHeart replied to NurseAVP's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get that.... I am an LPN, but if I wanted to go work in LTC part time as an "aide" why couldnt I? If you look at it, in reality as the LPN or RN you could get pulled to the floor at anytime...

  7. new job and pregnant?!?!

    PedsAtHeart replied to rntobe10's topic in General Nursing

    I would wait the 3 months at least and make sure you will be FMLA covered once you have the

  8. Dear well-meaning friends and family members: the rantings of a jobless new grad

    PedsAtHeart replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

    You mean its not norman to have poo discussions with your best friend??? My best friend and I have them all the time... actually, we have discussions all the time about things I would be too...

  9. I called in today, no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

    PedsAtHeart replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I live in OKlahoma and always hear it "I called in" Also, everything is a "coke". No soda, no pop, doesnt matter the brand, its a "coke"

  10. Aspiration: Help request

    PedsAtHeart replied to catlvr's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My grandmother had Alzheimers dementia and was on hospice for the last few months of her life... No other diagnosis... I dont know how or anything, that was several years ago. I know it helped my...

  11. CMS Visit: "Your in my way - My patient is more important than this petty bull"

    PedsAtHeart replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Good for

  12. EMLA Cream with Circs

    PedsAtHeart replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We always used a block, never a

  13. Working in a weight-loss clinic?

    PedsAtHeart replied to ColleenDeLorean's topic in General Nursing

    I also took Phentermine for a short while, maybe 3 or 4 months... and I lost some weight, but my body seemed to adjust to it and it just didnt work anymore, then I gained it all back. I think it...

  14. Working in a weight-loss clinic?

    PedsAtHeart replied to ColleenDeLorean's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think she is asking "Is Phentermine safe for me to take?" I think she is asking more in general, have any of us, as nurses, had to work with the medication. You can go look up drug info all...

  15. What is your opinion on this matter?

    PedsAtHeart replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    Surely, if the tax was put in place specifically for the hospital fund, the funds cannot be used for anything

  16. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    PedsAtHeart replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Another misconception I have come across as an LPN : "Oh, so you're like a nurse's assistant, right?" Ummm... no. My title is "Licensed Practical

  17. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    PedsAtHeart replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I have friends who think just because I'm a nurse that I can diagnose anything... My fave being "Hey, so&so fell off his skateboard, can you come tell me if his arm is broken?" Ummm... unless...

  18. pt pass out after IM ceftriaxone inj

    PedsAtHeart replied to yat777's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. It happens. Just make sure they are safe, keep them from hitting their head (if you see them start to go down)... it also helps to let them lie there with their feet propped up for a

  19. And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    PedsAtHeart replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    The difference in cigarette smoking and eating poorly is this: You can eat whatever you want, it only affects YOU... (and possibly your family, but thats a different topic....) Cigarette smoking...

  20. And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    PedsAtHeart replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    People with drinks at the nurse's station are not endangering the health of anyone

  21. Oklahoma - seeking info on psych/correctional nursing

    PedsAtHeart replied to OKEnquirer's topic in Psychiatric

    You can go on the web to Oklahoma State Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, they have career posting listed there. Its statewide. You can also go to the Oklahoma State Department of...

  22. And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    PedsAtHeart replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, at my work we have a wellness program and if you dont participate in some way, then your co-pays and yearly out of pocket allowables goes up. They dont go off of your BMI, but you have to...

  23. bp cuffs and obese patients

    PedsAtHeart replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree about the shape of the cuffs. I have a nice automatic wrist cuff that I use on people who have really large arms. I would just make sure that you have a good one and check it...

  24. "Nurse" wins powerball

    PedsAtHeart replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    Are LPN's not supposed to identify themselves as nurses? I dont understand. I am a nurse too, so why do I have to specify what type? Like someone else said, I get tired of the questions about...

  25. Eye splash

    PedsAtHeart replied to trinitystar78's topic in General Nursing

    How did those work out? I have never used one, but I heard they hurt worse than actual unjections with needles... any feedback on them?